Sears has announced it will be kicking off the holiday shopping season this weekend by offering special Black Friday deals. It plans to offer those special “Black Friday Now” deals every Saturday from 7am until Christmas. The deals will cover everything Sears carries, from jewelry to electronics and more. On November 7th Sears will offer a Zenith 42’ Plasma TV for $499 (regularly $699). Pre-orders will begin today. Other HDTV deals to look forward to include a 40″ Samsung LED HDTV for $599, a 50 inch Samsung Plasma TV for $699 and a 46″ Sony LCD HDTV for $854.

Want to get in on the deals but don’t have the cash? Sears is ready with their layaway program, which is available in stores and on their website. They will also match competitors pricing. Most retailers are worried about what affect the economy will have on holiday shopping and that means lots and lots of deals. This is only the beginning so stay tuned!